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OTF Connects: Empowering Students in Mathematics
Mathematics is often a difficult sell for many students, and in the wake of the global pandemic, more students than ever are questioning the purpose of school in general and mathematics in particular. In this session, we will share strategies that can be used to not only help re-engage students in mathematics education, but to …
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Digital Math = Accessible Math
In this webinar, participants will be reflecting on the importance of using and embedding digital tools in teaching and learning mathematics for diverse learners. Participants will explore: how and why goals in the Grades 1-8 Math Curriculum and the 21st Century Competencies: Foundation Document for Discussion support the use of digital technologies in mathematics learning. …
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Enhancing the Writing Process Through Technology
Enhance your writing workshop through the integration of technology. Gain new insights into supporting students through the stages of the writing process. A focus on some basic iPad features, Google Suite tools, and the Book Creator app and website, will equip teachers with strategies for assessment, feedback and differentiation for students from late Primary to …
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Games-based Learning in Math
This session explores the popular tools Kahoot and Prodigy to support and enhance learning in math. Kahoot is a quiz style game in which kids connect to a central computer using their device and partake in multiple choice quizzes that track their performance. Prodigy is a role playing fantasy game in which students must solve …
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Creative Differentiation in the Math Classroom using Google Apps for Education (GAFE)
Description: Today’s classrooms are becoming increasingly diverse with combined grades, ESL, and integrated classrooms. Math problem solving is often the biggest barrier for our students. As an educator, meeting the needs of every individual child is difficult and challenging. GAFE provides many wonderful tools that help educators to face these challenges head-on. Join colleagues in …